The EMD SW1 is a 600-horsepower (450 kW) diesel-electric switcher locomotive built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Corporation (later Division) between December 1938 and November 1953. Final assembly was at EMD's plant at LaGrange Illinois.

Dec 20, 2024 · The SW1 featured a 600 horsepower prime mover and retained Electro-Motive's signature short carbody of just 44-feet with tapering near the cab for improved visibility. The SW1's most recognizable feature is the large sandbox just under the grill. Its location is unique to this particular model.

Feb 21, 2020 · Replace the hood taper with Custom Finishing #285 SW1 hood conversion. Add under cab vent to cab. Part is included in Cannon & Company’s EMD switcher cabs #1503 or 1504.

Jul 26, 2024 · The set includes numerous parts to fit out a switcher cab starting from the NW2/SW1 through SW1200 cabs. Kit includes: -3 Cab Seats & 2 Cab Seat Risers - Toolbox Fireman’s Seat - Early plain door electrical cabinet & later electrical cabinet with gauges/switches - Pneumatic refrigerator - Early gauge panel, headlight controller & push…

The model included a plastic shell, separate handrails, interior, Mashima can motor with flywheel, all-wheel pick-up and was priced at $79.98. The first offering included eight roadnames: Pennsy, Conrail, BN, NYC, SP, CNW, Milwaukee, and C&O-Chessie. And Undecorated SW1 was also produced, presented with a light gray shell.

Detail parts to upgrade the Walthers EMD SW1 locomotive. Below are a few images of Erie Lackawanna SW-1 360 that has been custom painted and detailed with our etched detail parts.

A skew-wound, five-pole can motor with dual flywheels and all-wheel electrical pick-up insures smooth operation at any speed. Each is painted and lettered, with a basic cab interior, window "glass," working headlight and a complete set of add-on handrails.

A skew-wound, five-pole can motor with dual flywheels and all-wheel electrical pick-up insures smooth operation at any speed. Each is painted and lettered, with a basic cab interior, window "glass," working headlight and a complete set of add-on handrails.

The EMD SW1 is a 600-horsepower (450 kW) diesel-electric switcher locomotive built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division between December 1938 and November 1953. It was the first to feature a General Motors prime mover, the 567 and 567A, and began EMD's modern line …

The Electromotive Division SW1 is a 4 axle, 600 HP diesel-electric switcher locomotive built by EMD between 1938 and 1953. It uses a 6 cylinder 567 prime mover rated at 600 horsepower.